“Founded in 2010 by husband and wife team Genie and Jeff McNally, The Floridian started with a simple premise: Food is Important!” says the website of The Floridian, the beloved restaurant from the couple that has also brought North Florida restaurants like Bea’s Fine Foods and Jefe’s Fish Wagon.
“The Floridian has moved on from its home at 72 Spanish Street in downtown St. Augustine, and is in the final stages of building out our new location on Anastasia Island,” the website says.
An announcement of the exact opening date is expected soon, a representative told What Now on Thursday.
“The Floridian’s spacious new home brings back the restaurant’s beloved flavors in a relaxed atmosphere that retains its signature Florida-funky style, with expanded indoor and outdoor seating, community gathering areas, and ample, free parking,” the representative said.
“The new building marks a major evolution for a restaurant that first opened in 2010 on Cordova Street before moving to Spanish Street in 2015,” says coverage by St. Augustine Social. “This time, instead of fitting The Floridian into an existing restaurant space, the McNallys have been able to create one from the ground up. The custom-built location is expected to include 120 seats, a side patio geared toward fast-casual dining and bar guests, games and entertainment, and an energy-efficient kitchen.”
You can keep up with the reopening by following @thefloridianstaug on Instagram.
